2003 Ford F-250 Review Summary & Specs
Super Duty Long Bed Regular Cab Pickup
A hard-working truck, now more civilized than ever.
Summary & Specs
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Ford Super Duty trucks look good. Their real beauty lies in their capabilities, however.
New and revised powertrains make Ford's heavy-duty pickups more capable and, therefore, more attractive. The new 6.0-liter turbo-diesel is drawing rave reviews and is available with a new five-speed automatic.
As good as these trucks are, the Ford Super Duty chassis has fallen behind the newer designs from Dodge and GM. Still, the Ford trucks are solid, workhorse pickups with roomy, comfortable cabins.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Pickups |
| Editor |
Sue Mead |
| Model Lineup |
F-250: 4x2 regular cab 137-in. wheelbase XL ($21,120); 4x4 regular cab 137-in. XLT ($27,140); 4x4 SuperCab 158-in. XL ($26,590); 4x2 SuperCab 158-in. Lariat ($29,185); 4x2 Crew Cab 172-in. XLT ($28,880); 4x4 Crew Cab 172-in. Lariat ($34,385) F-350: 4x2 regular cab 137-in. wheelbase XLT ($24,805); 4x4 SuperCab 142-in. XL ($27,175); 4x4 Crew Cab 156-in. Lariat ($34,800) |
| Engines (standard) |
5.4-liter sohc 16-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) |
260-hp 5.4-liter sohc V8; 275-hp 7.3-liter ohv turbo-diesel V8; 310-hp 6.8-liter sohc V10; 325-hp 6.0-liter ohv turbo-diesel V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual air bags, ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
none |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Louisville, Kentucky |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$21,120 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
F-250 4x4 SuperCab Lariat SWB ($32,055) |
| Standard Equipment |
ABS; air conditioning; power windows and door locks; power steering; 16-inch aluminum wheels; leather seating surfaces; power driver's seat; fog lamps; remote keyless entry; AM/FM cassette/CD player; Trailer Tow Package, includes 7-wire harness, trailer brake wiring kit, trailer tow guide |
| Destination Charge |
740 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
automatic transmission ($1,095) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
|
| Price as Tested |
$33,890 |
| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
260 @ 4500 |
| Torque |
350 @ 2500 |
| Fuel Economy |
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| Wheelbase |
141.8 |
| Length/Width/Height |
231.4/79.9/76.6 |
| Track Front/Rear |
68.7/68.1 |
| Turning Radius |
52 |
| Seating Capacity |
6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
41.4/67.4/40.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.5/67.3/32.4 |
| Trunk Volume |
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| Payload |
2790 |
| Towing Capacity |
7100 |
| Front Suspension |
live axle |
| Rear Suspension |
live axle |
| Ground Clearance |
7.8 |
| Curb Weight |
6010 |
| Stock Tires |
265/75R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
25.0 |